Chess, Checkers & Whist: 1903

According to the charter of the social club, founded in 1880, "the purposes and objects of the corporation are to promote the knowledge and encourage the development of the scientific games of Chess, Checkers, and Whist."

It seems likely that this chess club had some connection with Paul Morphy
(1837-1884), a lifelong New Orleans resident, who was a self-taught
chess prodigy (and eccentric) and unofficial world chess champion for
a number of years.